Drug interactions
Ergotamine + Paliperidone
Severity: Minor
Ergotamine and Paliperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ergotamine causes vasoconstriction and has serotonergic activity, while paliperidone is an antipsychotic with orthostatic effects. A clinically meaningful interaction is poorly documented, but serotonergic or dopaminergic effects are theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ergotamine and Paliperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ergotamine belongs to Central Nervous System; Paliperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Theoretical overlapping serotonergic and dopaminergic receptor effects; no established mechanism.
What to do
Monitor for signs of serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome such as hyperthermia, rigidity and altered mental status. Limit ergotamine to occasional use at the lowest effective dose.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Paliperidone
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- Paliperidone + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Paliperidone + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Paliperidone Major
- Amiodarone + Paliperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Paliperidone Major
Other interactions of Ergotamine
- Almotriptan + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Clarithromycin + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Cobicistat + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Darunavir + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Ergotamine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ergotamine with Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ergotamine and Paliperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ergotamine causes vasoconstriction and has serotonergic activity, while paliperidone is an antipsychotic with orthostatic effects. A clinically meaningful interaction is poorly documented, but serotonergic or dopaminergic effects are theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Ergotamine and Paliperidone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for signs of serotonin toxicity or neuroleptic malignant syndrome such as hyperthermia, rigidity and altered mental status. Limit ergotamine to occasional use at the lowest effective dose.
What other medicines interact with Paliperidone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Paliperidone with, for example, Ibutilide, Pimozide, Vandetanib. The full list is on the Paliperidone page.
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